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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

NEPSE falls for fourth straight session, dips by 34 points, turnover declines

The NEPSE index dropped 34.63 points to close at 2,704.08 on Monday, with trading volume also shrinking to Rs 4.26 billion amid broad-based losses across …

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Market falls for third straight session, closes at 2,738

NEPSE extended its losing streak on Thursday, closing lower for the third straight session, with the benchmark NEPSE index dropping 5.73 points to settle at …

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NEPSE extends losing streak, falls 25.81 points

Investor sentiment continues to remain weak, as the benchmark index, turnover and most sectoral indices decline

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NEPSE slides in double digit, SEBON chair applications open, NEPSE chief resigns

The stock market ended lower on Tuesday, with the NEPSE Index falling 26.16 points to 2,770.26, despite a notable rise in trading activity.

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NEPSE edges up by 7.73 points despite drop in turnover

Market posts modest gains led by manufacturing sector, while trading volume declines and a handful of stocks hit circuit limits

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NEPSE ends week marginally higher amid fading trading momentum

The benchmark index ended at 2,788.70 on Friday, posting a marginal weekly gain as turnover and overall market activity declined compared to the previous week.

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Market extends losing streak to fourth day, closes below 2,800

NEPSE lower as turnover shrinks and most sectors close in negative territory for fourth straight day

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Market witnesses volatility but stabilises before close

Market turbulence eases by close as investors react to Sudhan Gurung’s resignation

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Market extends losses as NEPSE drops nearly 18 points

NEPSE fell for a second straight session, dropping nearly 18 points to close around 2,807 as most sectors declined.

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NEPSE slips 13 points, SEBON chair resigns

Broad losses across sectors pull the index down, turnover falls sharply. SEBON chair Shrestha resigned last week

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NEPSE edges up slightly as select sectors drive gains

The benchmark index closed at 2,838.40, posting a slight weekly gain as gains in hydropower and tourism stocks offset broader market weakness.

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SEBON allows 24-hour order placement; new circuit breaker rules from Monday

Investors can now place share buy and sell orders round the clock, as regulators approve sweeping changes aimed at boosting market access, including for non-resident …

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